ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT. ONLINE

Addressed to:

Drivers and those responsible for the transport of live animals.

Goals:

Obtaining the Official Certificate of Competence for the transport of live animals throughout the European Union (Council Regulation 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations).

Content:

• TOPIC 1. European Union legislation on the protection of animals during transport, in particular Articles 3 and 4 and Annexes I and II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004.
• TOPIC 2. National and regional regulations on animal protection during transport. Administrative documentation.
• TOPIC 3. Animal physiology, food and water needs, animal behavior and the concept of stress.
• TOPIC 4. Practical aspects of animal care and management.
• TOPIC 5. Effects and repercussions of driving mode and practice on animal welfare.
• TOPIC 6. Suitability for transporting animals.
• TOPIC 7. Emergency care for animals.
• TOPIC 8. Safety criteria for personnel working with animals.
• TOPIC 9. Road safety aspects related to animal transport, and action in the event of an accident.
• TOPIC 10. Cleaning and disinfection of means of transport and containers.